Controversial internet personality Vitaly Zdorovetskiy says he lost more than $400,000 in legal fees during his recent legal troubles in the Philippines. During a recent livestream, Zdorovetskiy said the money was paid to lawyers while he was dealing with charges related to his 2025 arrest.
Vitaly said the legal process lasted around ten months and involved several attorneys. According to his statements, the fees added up quickly as his case moved through the local court system. He alleged that three lawyers took hundreds of thousands of dollars without delivering the results he expected. The claim has not been independently verified. No public records have confirmed the exact amount spent on legal representation.
Arrest and detention in the Philippines
Vitaly was arrested in April 2025 after livestreaming several controversial stunts in Metro Manila, after being reported for harassing members of the public and creating disturbances while filming content.
The charges included unjust vexation and other public disorder offenses tied to his livestream activity. He spent several months in custody while the cases were being handled. During that time, Vitaly claimed the situation became expensive and difficult to manage. In one video, he said the amount he spent on legal support was far higher than people might expect. Vitaly was eventually deported and is now back online, producing content. However, the lawyers involved have not publicly responded and the details remain based on Vitaly’s own account.
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